Jazz for aficionados


Jazz for aficionados

I'm going to review records in my collection, and you'll be able to decide if they're worthy of your collection. These records are what I consider "must haves" for any jazz aficionado, and would be found in their collections. I wont review any record that's not on CD, nor will I review any record if the CD is markedly inferior. Fortunately, I only found 1 case where the CD was markedly inferior to the record.

Our first album is "Moanin" by Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers. We have Lee Morgan , trumpet; Benney Golson, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; Jymie merrit, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

The title tune "Moanin" is by Bobby Timmons, it conveys the emotion of the title like no other tune I've ever heard, even better than any words could ever convey. This music pictures a person whose down to his last nickel, and all he can do is "moan".

"Along Came Betty" is a tune by Benny Golson, it reminds me of a Betty I once knew. She was gorgeous with a jazzy personality, and she moved smooth and easy, just like this tune. Somebody find me a time machine! Maybe you knew a Betty.

While the rest of the music is just fine, those are my favorite tunes. Why don't you share your, "must have" jazz albums with us.

Enjoy the music.
orpheus10

@acman3  I wouldn't worry about the slightly off topic banter. Glad to see people having a good time.  We've all gone off topic from time to time. You are at least talking about music.

Agreed!

The Hap’nin’s Frankie And Johnny Gigi Gryce Quintet - Richard Williams - The Hap’nin’s ℗ 1960 Prestige Records

Distributed by Concord. Released on : 1960-01-01 - Recording Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder Producer:

Esmond Edwards Mastering Engineer: Phil De Lancie Composer Lyricist: Traditional 

@acman3 Thank you, for this 1960ish, Jam Session!            

We lost another great drummer and all the stories he could tell.

Sad day indeed.

I'm listening to Randy Weston. Like him a lot.

I rewatched the first episode of the documenatary "Jazz" last night. Wynton Maralis was their go-to man on the origins of Jazz in New Orleans. The first part went from slavery in the early 1800's up through Ragtime and ended with a tease on Louis Armstrong. The next episode will be much about him and his genius which I had not recognized until I saw this documentary the first time, maybe 15 years ago or more.

@wharfy I've never even heard of the musician Randy Weston.

So thanks for the introduction!